Many residents of St. Petersburg, which is dominated by a humid climate, consider resorts located on the Black Sea coast to be the ideal holiday destination. Adler enjoys great popularity among vacationers from the city on the Neva due to the clear sea, beautiful landscapes and developed tourist infrastructure. To get to him as soon as possible, while staying in an atmosphere full of comfort, you can on the train, which has its own name "Northern Palmyra". In this article we will talk about the features of travel on this comfortable vehicle.
origin of name
Its name, distinguished by sonority, the train "North Palmyra", whose route is the longest among the branded trains of the October Railway, received from the poetic "name" of St. Petersburg. The city, founded by Peter I, was so called in honor of the oldest trading center, located on Syrian territory.
Everyone began to call Northern Palmyra St. Petersburg in the 19th century, at the height of the era of classicism. The city, striking in its beauty, was also compared with Venice of the North. Tourists from Europe who visited him admired the splendor of beautiful facades, a large number of columns, and the magnificent architectural structures of the city on the Neva. It looks like a famous ancient city called Palmyra with its elegant and rich architecture.
The story of the train
The North Palmira train (035a), which has two floors, has been running between St. Petersburg and Adler since 2013. It consists of a restaurant car, compartment compartments and sleeper cars of high comfort.
Until this year, this train, which appeared in the late nineties, had a one-story train. Over time, he lost the necessary level of service and maintenance, lost the right to be called a company and the decision of the railway management was reduced.
Having become at the helm of the Oktyabrskaya Railway, G. Komarov decided to revive the "Northern Palmyra", and in the summer of 2002 the renewed single-decker train again began to ply along its route.
Branded train route
The double-decker train "North Palmyra" usually delivers passengers to their destination in 38 hours. It stops less along the route than other trains, bypassing large cities with small stops. Named train stops in the city of Bologoe, located in the Tver region, then it costs a minute in Tver itself.
Next, the train "Northern Palmyra" follows without stopping 372 kilometers to Ryazan. He also stops in Voronezh, Rostov and before arriving at his destination in Goryachy Klyuch, Tuapse, Lazarevsky, Loo, Sochi and Khost. The train runs for an hour and a half along the Black Sea, beaches, boat moorings, and sanatoriums sweep past. Passengers are given the opportunity to enjoy incredibly beautiful landscapes. Then "North Palmyra" turns into the mountains and "climbs" higher and higher.
The appearance of this vehicle is modern and stylish. This can be called its distinguishing feature. The speed of the train can reach 250 kilometers per hour.
Pros of traveling on the "Northern Palmyra"
The North Palmyra train (passenger reviews indicate this) has favorable differences from other trains. Its comfortable wagons are equipped with:
- dry closets functioning during stops;
- air conditioning and heating systems;
- compartment for passengers with disabilities;
- stairs with handrails;
- video surveillance system;
- electronic displays with information for passengers.
Train tickets include breakfast and good quality bedding. Passengers of the train "North Palmyra" receive from the conductors a certain set of products to have a snack on the way. They can also, without leaving the compartment, order food from a restaurant car.
The train can use the Internet, there are special compartments for children, where they can spend their leisure time. To connect to the network, you just need to ask the Explorer the access code and enter it.
Cons of traveling on this train
A trip on the double-decker train "North Palmyra" (passenger reviews confirm this fact) still includes some inconvenience.
This train has less space reserved for hand luggage, it does not have a luggage rack on top, and all luggage has to be placed below.
On the upper shelves of the second floor, because of the slanting of the roof, large-bodied people may experience uncomfortable sensations.
With luggage up the stairs to the upper floor it is inconvenient to climb.
In some cases, passengers are not satisfied with the quality of food and the appearance of bedding, the operation of the air conditioner.
The schedule of the train "North Palmyra" directly depends on the time of year. In the autumn and winter, the number of compounds is reduced. At the end of the spring and summer months, trains run much more, since the number of residents of St. Petersburg who want to relax in the warmest regions increases significantly.